Lead Clinical Lab Scientist – EDRP Eligible | Lab Leadership

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tennessee seeks a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The role oversees daily technical leadership, workload distribution, and resource optimization within the section.

You will prepare reports, maintain records, and guide staff development while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position supports the EDRP program and offers benefits consistent with VA policies.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required
• English language proficiency required
• Education: bachelor’s degree or higher
• Foreign education may be evaluated for equivalence
• Certification: MLS/MT generalist or specialty per ASCP/AMT
• Experience: GS-12 level requires 1 year of creditable experience
• Physical requirements include standing, lifting 15-44 pounds, and long periods of concentration

Responsibilities

• Lead daily technical operations in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS)
• Distribute workload and manage lab section resources
• Prepare reports and maintain work records
• Provide guidance and training to staff and coordinate with physicians and nurses
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate or perform quality control reviews and method verification activities
• Act as liaison to supervisor and other departments as needed
• Orient and evaluate competency of assigned staff
• Maintain courteous and professional interactions with patients and staff

Skills

Knowledge of medical technology

Troubleshoot lab instrumentation

Develop procedures for new tests

Coordinate daily work activities

Guide and train staff

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Foreign education evaluation/credential equivalency

ASCP BOC/AMT certification eligibility

ASCP BOC MT certification eligibility

Certification: Generalist/MT/Categorical/Specialist

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tennessee seeks a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The role oversees daily technical leadership, workload distribution, and resource optimization within the section.

You will prepare reports, maintain records, and guide staff development while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position supports the EDRP program and offers benefits consistent with VA policies.